Andrew Scheer and Kevin O’Leary: Bosom buddies or burgeoning baggage?

Kevin O’Leary’s shock-jock style of commentary, coupled with his poor political judgment, could present Andrew Scheer with some problems.

Former Conservative leadership candidate and new Andrew Scheer campaign partner Kevin O’Leary is not known for successfully sharing the spotlight, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times file photograph

Be careful of the company you keep. It is a warning many of us have heard from parents, friends, and colleagues before. It might have been something lingering in the back of Andrew Scheer’s mind as he recently spent some time with one-time leadership rival Kevin O’Leary.

The Liberals will be under attack from all sides in the next election campaign, but Liberals say they have a good story to tell and some say they need to sharpen up their communications strategy before it's too late.